Swim Rutland

Type:Sporting Event

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12th August - Rutland Water

SwimRutland is back again for 2018. Following the success of SwimRutland over the last three years, the same team are excited to offer the opportunity to compete this iconic swim for a fourth year. We offer a really unique opportunity to swim across one of the countries most recognisable landmarks. New for 2018 - Additional marker buoys, parking included in the entry fee, free swim float hire.

SwimRutland Mini - 500m Perfect for juniors or beginners. The mini course is to introduce people to the thrill of open water swimming. Our 500m course gives you the chance to enjoy the experience in a safe sheltered environment. You experience the same thrill, the same finish line, but you will have the chance to slowly build your confidence. Suitable for novice swimmers.

SwimRutland 2km - Conquer Rutland Water. Swim across the main body of Rutland water from Normanton church to Whitwell. The original SwimRutland distance. You get a trip on the Rutland Belle to the start line where you will jump in and swim back to the finish line on the North shore. Our 2km swimmers get a rolling start, so once you're on the South shore you can start swimming whenever you like. as soon as you cross the timing mat your time begins. We recommend this distance for intermediate swimmer. Please make sure that you are comfortable swimming in open water before trying to tackle this distance. inspire2tri offer weekly open water swim training sessions.

SwimRutland 4km - Double the Distance. Swimmers complete a loop from Whitwell to Normanton and back to Whitwell. They asked for double, we gave them double. Swimmers start and finish on the north shore completing an out and back swim across the iconic SwimRutland course. Start/Finish will be infront of registration on the windsurf beach. With improvements to course marking for 2018 we can ensure you take the more sheltered route across the lake as well as ensuring everyone is kept within the course boundary. Swimmer will keep marker buoys on their right hand side throughout, with a line of Red buoys to mark the inside of the curve.

SwimRutland 8km - For the second year we offer a huge distance swim for those long distance junkies amongst you. This is a monster and includes two passes of the entire course. This is a huge undertaking and only for experienced open water swimmers. We have extended the cut off times slightly especially for you. You need to confidently complete the distance within the three hour cut off time. Intermediate cut off times apply. Please register nice and early and be ready for the off at 6:30am. There are opportunities to exit the water at 2,4 and 6km points. Anyone not making 4km by 8am will exit at Whitwell and receive a 4km medal. We will also have an intermediate cut off at the Normanton church turn buoy.